Name: Classic Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: ½ cup margarine or butter; ¼ cup cocoa (sifted); 1 cup sugar (granulated); 2 eggs (large); 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup flour (all-purpose); ½ tsp salt; ⅛ cup chocolate chips (optional); ⅛ cup chopped walnuts and/or pecans (optional)

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Everyone loves a good brownie, and these Classic Brownies are sweet, fudgy, and chewy. Sprinkled with chocolate chips and chopped nuts, these are sure to impress.

Quick and easy to prepare, and only 7 ingredients you probably already have at home. No mixer is needed!

While I love a good Blondie or Healthy Brownie, I always go back for a classic brownie!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

They are just plain addicting
Versatile – you can add chocolate chips, nuts, m&m’s, or just leave them plain. You can also eat them with ice cream for an extra indulgent treat
Quick and easy to make – take a look at the step-by-step process below
Make for any occasion or just because

Ingredients You’ll Need

margarine or butter
cocoa sifted
sugar granulated
eggs large
vanilla extract
flour all-purpose
salt
chocolate chips, optional
walnuts and/or pecans, optional

Step-By-Step Instructions

In a medium saucepan melt 1/2 cup margarine over medium heat. Then add 1/4 cup sifted cocoa, and 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix well.

Tidbit: I recommend always sifting cocoa because it has many lumps in it.

Take off the heat and add 2 eggs, one at a time mixing quickly to be sure the egg does not start to cook. Nothing is worse than cooked eggs in your brownies!

Tidbit: You may want to let the hot mixture cool for 5 to 10 minutes first to avoid this.

Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/2 cup of flour, and 1/2 teaspoon salt mixing well after each addition.

Tidbit: The flour does not have to be sifted because you don’t want your brownies to be light and airy, instead, you want a dense, fudgy, and chewy texture.

Prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan with non-stick spray and/or place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan.

Tidbit: By crumpling the parchment paper up first you can maneuver the paper better to fit inside the pan and not warp the brownies.

Pour the brownie batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle with your desired amount of chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. I put about 1/8th cup of each.

Place inside a 425° F oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Valentine’s Day is coming up and these Classic Brownies would be the perfect treat to make for your loved ones. Kick it up a notch by adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top!

Storage Tips

You can store the brownies in the original pan if covered tightly with plastic wrap or store them in an air-tight container for up to a week. You can also freeze them for later by storing them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. When ready to eat simply let thaw at room temperature and enjoy.